Sec. 9. Except for gross misconduct:

(1) a guardian ad litem;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-15-6-9

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) a court appointed special advocate;

(3) an employee of a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program; or

(4) a volunteer for a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program;

who performs duties in good faith is immune from any civil liability that may occur as a result of that person’s performance.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-28(g) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.